Vice Principal
Recruitment and Selection
A message from the Principal,
the Venerable Dr John Applegate
“Thank you for your interest in the post of
Vice Principal.
All Saints Centre for Mission and Ministry
works in partnership with the dioceses of
Chester, Liverpool and Manchester in the
northwest, together with Derby and SouthweIl
& Nottingham in the east Midlands plus
Sodor & Man.
We are looking for an exceptional colleague
who will contribute fully to the development
of our dispersed training community, the
quality of its teaching and learning, its diversity
and commitment to equality and inclusion and,
under God, to the effectiveness of those
who train for ministry with us.
This is an exciting time for All Saints Centre;
if you have any queries, please contact me
directly.”
John Applegate
Tel: 01925 534303
Email: john.applegate@allsaintscentre.org
The Church exists by mission
as a fire exists by burning …
… so training with All Saints means that
mission
runs through
everything
we do …
ministry
has to be
missional
Ministry belongs to the whole people of God …
… so we involve in ministerial training
Tutors
Congregations
Clergy and lay leaders
Leadership begins with discipleship …
… so we emphasise spiritual growth as well as
Biblical knowledge
Theological understanding
Ministerial competence
Developing gifts and skills
Worship
The context of ministry matters …
so trainees …
spend more time on placement
than in the classroom
make connections with real-life
situations in Church and community
learn to use theological reflection
creatively
have proper supervision and
support as well as tuition
Christian development is crucial …
… so we help trainees to grow in their ability to
focus on Christ
understand themselves and others
reflect theologically on what they experience
apply the Bible to today’s circumstances
lead others sensitively in worship, prayer,
Bible study, pastoral care and nurturing faith
Currently, All Saints is training
nearly 60 Anglican ordinands
about 120 Reader candidates
50 – 60 licensed Readers
We are a dispersed, worshipping, learning, praying community
Teaching takes place in …
six regional evening training centres
Liverpool, North Cheshire, Manchester
Warrington, Mansfield, Tynwald Mill IOM
three weekend study day centres
Warrington, Clay Cross, Peel IOM
residential study centres for ordinands in
Cheshire, Liverpool, Leeds
We work with our main partners …
the Dioceses of Chester, Derby, Liverpool, Manchester
Southwell & Nottingham, Sodor & Man
the Free Church colleges based at
Luther King House in Manchester
our academic partners at the University of Chester,
Liverpool Hope University and Durham University
Partners provide …
directors of studies to give students
academic support and management
tutors to teach with us across six dioceses
chaplains for students and staff
practical placements for students
experienced ministers to supervise
student placements
Some Practicalities …
small administrative team – 1 full-time + 2 part-time
small management team – 4 colleagues from dioceses
dispersed academic team – 40+ part time tutors
who serve trainees in five regional teaching centres
pastoral support – provided by a small number of chaplains
placements – supervised by over 200 ministers
Vice Principal
The person appointed will …
join the Course Office team based in Warrington
help lead the Course Management Team
work directly with the Principal and deputise as required
be responsible for student progress and support,
quality assurance and enhancement, safeguarding,
diversity and inclusion
work directly with Directors of Studies, module
leaders, tutors and students
Brief Job Description
oversee day-to-day running of the course
ensure compliance and develop best practice
in all areas of its life
research and promote diversity, equality and inclusion
ensure academic quality and its enhancement
responsible for safeguarding
model good practice in ministry and working relationships
Current Priorities
developing the Common Awards in 2015
new patterns of Reader training
mentoring for trainees
improving support for tutors, supervisors and mentors
developing the quality cycle
Developing the Common Awards
Diploma of HE based on our highly successful
Foundation Degree
BA and MA options
Certificate of HE
DProf with local university
Diversity, Equality and Inclusion
All Saints is committed to diversity, equality and inclusion
in employment, teaching and governance
All Saints respects the protected characteristics
defined in the Equality Act 2010, and has declared an
Occupational Requirement for this post
All Saints is required to work within the legal constraints
of the UK Borders Agency and the Church of England’s
provision for the ordination of women
All Saints is committed to creating a safe Church and to
good practice in Safeguarding
Some Practical Constraints …
• This post is subject to an occupational requirement under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the
Equality Act 2010 that the person appointed is an active communicant member of a
church that is part of Churches Together in Britain and Ireland or of a church in full
communion with the Church of England.
• An acceptable DBS disclosure at enhanced level is required for this post.
• Appointment is subject to the applicant’s eligibility for employment in the UK.
• The post requires flexible working to provide teaching and support to students
on weeknights, weekend study days, residential weekends and two week-long
residential schools each year.
• Access to your own transport is required
Any Questions … ?
Please contact
John Applegate
Tel 01925 534303
john.applegate@allsaintscentre.org
You can find more information …
in the application pack online :
www.allsaintscentre.org/vacancies
and on the www.allsaintscentre.org website
To apply …
Complete the application form and forward it to arrive by 2nd October:
by email: liz.liddle@allsaintscentre.org
by post: All Saints Centre, University of Chester, Warrington WA2 0DB
A signed application form is required by shortlisting on 6th October 2014.